Richardson County, Nebraska Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Richardson County, NE Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageLess healthy than 73% of counties in Nebraska
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C
Income Below averageLess wealthy than 71% of counties in Nebraska
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D
Education Well below averageLess educated than 77% of counties in Nebraska
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Richardson County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,751 | 1,978,686 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 14.0 | 25.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.62% | 0.63% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 46.9 | 38.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 3,554 | 797,835 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Richardson County declined by 7.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 7,751 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Richardson County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 22.6% of residents. That is 6.3 points above Nebraska as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,341 17.3% -5.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,279 16.5% -4.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,683 21.7% +3.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,750 22.6% +6.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Nebraska, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.1% of the people living in Richardson County and men 49.9%.
- Women 50.1% Nebraska 49.9%
- Men 49.9% Nebraska 50.1%
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Economy
Richardson County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Richardson County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,145 | $76,615 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.68% | 4.27% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Richardson County is about 21% lower than in Nebraska.
Housing
| Metric | Richardson County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $52,916 | $175,282 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $691 | $1,071 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.3% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Richardson County is about 6.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $691 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Richardson County spend about 31 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 128 hours, about 5.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Richardson County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.3 | 17.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 30.7 | 34.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 128 | 142 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,964 | $4,390 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 11.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,604 | 5,179 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 260 | 691 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Nebraska:
Hooker County (7.4 min), Cherry County (8.0 min), Box Butte County (8.0 min).
Slowest:
Cass County (28.0 min), Banner County (27.2 min), Saunders County (26.9 min).
The average commute time in Richardson County is 15 minutes, shorter than the 17 minutes in Nebraska.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Richardson County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Richardson County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.1% | 30.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.15 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Nebraska:
Sarpy County (0.3), Lancaster County (0.3), Douglas County (0.3).
Lowest:
Dakota County (0.2), Colfax County (0.2), Dawson County (0.2).
Health
Richardson County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Richardson County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.8% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.8% | 16.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Nebraska:
Wayne County (0.8), Sarpy County (0.8), Lancaster County (0.8).
Lowest:
Thurston County (0.8), Pawnee County (0.8), Dundy County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Richardson County, Nebraska.
How many people live in Richardson County, Nebraska?
About 7,751 people live in Richardson County, Nebraska, in 3,554 households of 2.1 people on average. The median age is 46.9, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 10 years.
Is Richardson County, Nebraska urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Richardson County, Nebraska has 14 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 16% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Richardson County, Nebraska?
The median home costs 0.9 times the median household income ($52,916 against $60,145), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $691 a month takes about 14% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Richardson County, Nebraska?
Unemployment in Richardson County, Nebraska is only 3.7%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Richardson County, Nebraska?
19.1% of adults in Richardson County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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